More opinion and interviews

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    Opinion

    Real-time Raman spectroscopy closes bioprocess control measurement gap

    2026-04-28T11:38:00Z

    Manual sampling cycles leave bioreactor control decisions hours behind culture dynamics. Process Raman spectroscopy offers continuous, real-time measurement of critical parameters, enabling true closed-loop control in perfusion and continuous bioprocessing applications where measurement lag directly impacts yield and product quality.

  • Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS): sample on substrate inside the cuvette that enhances Raman scattering signals
    Opinion

    Process Raman spectroscopy: closing biomanufacturing’s measurement infrastructure gap

    2026-04-28T10:59:00Z

    The biopharmaceutical industry has embraced Pharma 4.0 concepts, but the measurement infrastructure required to realise autonomous facilities and continuous bioprocessing remains underdeveloped. Process Raman spectroscopy offers continuous, non-destructive monitoring at frequencies aligned with cell culture dynamics, bridging the gap between control system capabilities and available data.

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    Opinion

    AI in pharmaceutical development: hype or panacea?

    2025-04-02T16:18:00Z

    Dave Elder reflects on the array of applications for AI to facilitate successful drug development, though proof remains elusive.

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    Opinion

    Clinical trials for rare diseases

    2024-03-28T09:26:46Z

    In this interview, Mindy Leffler, Managing Director of Qualitative Research and Psychometrics at Emmes Endpoint Solutions, discusses the nuances of designing clinical trials for rare diseases including specific challenges related to traditional endpoints.

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    Opinion

    Tackling the complex development landscape of pain medicines

    2024-01-11T13:00:15Z

    In this exclusive interview, Torsten Madsen, CEO of Hoba Therapeutics, highlights the current clinical development landscape, challenges, and opportunities for pain management medicines.

  • Lonza-CPHI
    Opinion

    Trends shaping capsule development

    2023-12-27T10:10:51Z

    In this interview from CPHI Barcelona, Julien Lamps from Lonza CHI discusses trends shaping capsule development.

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    Opinion

    Digitalisation and PAT: current landscape and future trends

    2023-11-23T12:09:04Z

    In this exclusive interview from CPHI 2023, Mohamed Noor, Digitalization Manager at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), explores the trends, challenges and opportunities that digitalisation and process analytical technology (PAT) have within the biopharmaceutical industry.

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    Opinion

    Guaranteeing resilience in vaccine manufacturing

    2023-09-28T11:00:52Z

    Nicolas Chornet, Senior Vice President of Resilience Operations at Moderna provides insight on how vaccine manufacturers can secure resilience in an environment of rapid technological advancement.